2011 ANNUAL REPORT - Saint Patrick - Saint Anthony Church

COMMUNITY LIFE
Agency
Gifts
Catherine’s Place 30
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center - Children with HIV (CCMC-C) 88
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center - Teens Against Negligence (CCMC-TAN) 53
House of Bread (HOB) - Families in Need (HOB-F) 61
House of Bread - H.O.M.E Program - Mothers (HOB-HM) 13
House of Bread - H.O.M.E Program - Children (HOB-HC) 44
House of Bread - Mentors (HOB-M) 24
House of Bread - Soup Kitchen (HOB-S) 42
House of Bread - Transitional Living - Men (HOB-TM) 31
House of Bread - Transitional Living - Women (HOB-TW) 7
Youth United for Survival (Y-US) 50
Christian Activities Council 38
Community Sunday Hosts a.k.a. “Donut Sundays”
On the second Sunday of every month during 2011, our group of volunteers offered their time to tend to the
distribution of fair trade coffee, juice, and as many as forty dozen donuts to St. Patrick-St. Anthony parishioners and
friends in the Urban Center after the three Sunday morning Masses. The team ensured that the coffee was hot and kept
donut trays and juice pitchers full. During the summer months lemonade and cookies were served in place of donuts and
hot coffee. With cheery smiles and friendly service, this dedicated group welcomed all who stopped by after Mass and
provided a pleasant environment in which parishioners and friends of the parish could mingle, chat, and learn about the
many ministries of our community.
Gardens Team
The Father Murphy Garden and the Ann Uccello Street Garden, cared for by twenty team members, were the source of
pleasure for countless individuals throughout the summer of 2011.The Father Murphy Garden was enhanced with new
varieties of plants to provide a place conducive both to quiet reflection and outdoor parties. The Gardens Team
Ministry was active throughout the winter months caring for plants in storage. Wedding reception lines and outdoor
church functions were enhanced by these scenic surroundings, and downtown
visitors met or lunched in the privacy of the Ann Street Garden and enjoyed its
beauty.
Golf Tournament Committee
Eighteen Golf Tournament Committee members prepared for the Sixteenth
Annual St. Patrick and St. Anthony Charity Golf Tournament (September 30,
2011) at Tunxis Plantation Golf Course (Farmington). One hundred thirtytwo
golfers participated in the tournament with one hundred sixteen guests
joining them for dinner and evening festivities that included a raffle and both
live and silent auctions. WFSB meteorologist Scot Haney once again served as
host for the evening events. The Committee raised $60,000 for the Franciscan
Center for Urban Ministry to benefit charity programs serving the Greater
Hartford community.
WFSB Channel 3 weatherman, Scot
Haney, served as auctioneer and
“comedian” for the live auction.
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